Mazda Miata 1998

Model Miata made in 1998 by Mazda got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
010250407/21/200410009427Battery test procedure requirements. *tt09/29/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
0020410/26/20040020410010540Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. *eh11/30/2004
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
090260407/01/200410009424Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt09/29/2004
0070007/28/2000614124Cigarette lighter does not work or stay in position. *tt09/28/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY
0129908/23/1999608126Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. *tt11/05/1999
0079805/06/1998603916Concerns of paint damage occuring on the body at the rear corners of the trunk opening. *tt03/11/1999
0079805/06/1998603851Bulletin describing how paint damage may occur on the body at the rear conrners of the trunk opening. *yc03/08/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
9710230209710/23/199754319Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc03/30/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
01/01/2001
 Airbags deploy while sitting at an intersection, and there was no contact with a vehicle. dealership is aware of problem.*ak